Canada vs Russia
Every indicator for Canada and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 143,513,328 | −71.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 2,561 | −9.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 17,547 | +217.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 17,125,190 | −8.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 8 | −68.2% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 148,967 | −80.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 7.05 | −81.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 18.90 | −83.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 1,038 | −32.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 1,454,000 | −95.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 10.1 | −82.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.98 | −82.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Russia; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Canada is 71.0% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Canada is 9.4% lower than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Canada is 217.4% higher than Russia.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI